National Grid
Definition
A network of high-voltage power lines, substations, and interconnectors that transmits electricity from power stations to distribution networks across a country, particularly the system in Great Britain operated by National Grid plc.
A metric coordinate grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey for precise location mapping in Great Britain and Ireland.
Examples
The National Grid had a minor hiccup during the heatwave, leaving half the nation pondering life's unplugged mysteries.
Hikers swear by the National Grid reference system – it's like a treasure map without the parrot.
National Grid engineers are the real MVPs, juggling electrons so you can binge-watch without a blackout encore.
When the National Grid hums smoothly, Britain's kettles boil faster than gossip spreads.